Venus Williams is OUT of the US Open as the 43-year-old is thrashed by Greet Minnen of Belgium 6-1, 6-1… in what could be the tennis legend’s final match in Flushing
- The Belgian qualifier dismantled the elder Williams Sister in a 74-minute display
- Williams exited Arthur Ashe Stadium without much fanfare after the heavy loss
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In what may turn out to be her final performance at the U.S. Open, Venus Williams was unceremoniously dispatched by Belgium’s Greet Minnen, 6-1, 6-1 on Tuesday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
For the 43-year-old, who famously won the tournament in 2000 and 2001, it was an ill-fitting farewell.
It was a 74-minute demolition by the far more spritely Belgian who won 5/8 break point opportunities in comparison to Williams’ 0/6 conversion rate.
The elder of the two Williams Sisters has been a staple in Flushing Meadows since reaching the Finals in 1997 at age 17 and while she has not said as much, it could be her finale in Flushing.
Williams was given a wildcard into her 24th U.S. Open tournament earlier this month by the U.S. Tennis Association.
As is custom for the loser, Williams exited Arthur Ashe Stadium without an on-court interview.
It is the heaviest defeat the California native has ever suffered at the New York slam.
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Venus Williams was unable to contend with 26-year-old Belgian Greet Minnen Tuesday night
Minnen – who is ranked No. 62 in the world – has already claimed her best Open result since ’21
The two-time US Open champion (R) suffered her most lopsided loss in Flushing Meadows
Williams made it all the way to the final during her debut at the New York slam during 1997
The California native was given a wildcard into her 24th US Open tourney earlier this month
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